Assistant Headteacher

Brinsworth Academy; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Headteacher to join their Senior Leadership team. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategic direction of the academy, ensuring that all students receive an inclusive and equitable education. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership within secondary education and a passion for fostering student growth and resilience. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational landscape and contribute to the success of students from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Technology scheme

Access to high-quality professional training

Staff wellbeing charter

Qualifications

• Experience as a middle leader in a secondary school.
• Commitment to the academy's ethos and vision.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic development and implement academy policies.
• Oversee educational provision and promote high achievement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Development

Curriculum Delivery

Staff Management

Inclusive Education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Leadership Training

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and dedicated Assistant Headteacher to play a key role within the Senior Leadership team at Brinsworth Academy.

As an Assistant Headteacher, you will support the strategic development of the academy, implementing a strategic plan to ensure academy policies and practices promote high expectations, high achievement and inclusion through effective teaching, learning and behaviour strategies.

You will oversee an exceptional educational provision, including the delivery of an inclusive and equitable curriculum, that will help students of all abilities to grow in character, resilience and confidence.

We are looking for a positive and personable teacher, who is committed to improving the opportunities, educational outcomes and life chances for all pupils. You will need previous experience as a middle leader within a secondary school, along with experience of implementing successful school-wide or departmental strategies and experience of successful and robust staff management.

You will be fully committed to the academy’s ethos and vision and be prepared to continue your professional development to ensure you become an outstanding practitioner, willing to go the extra mile.

About Brinsworth Academy

Brinsworth Academy is a vibrant, inclusive academy at the heart of its local community. We work hard every day to ensure that our students are given the opportunity to achieve excellence. We understand that excellence looks different for each individual and we strive for everyone in our school to be the best version of themselves. Our school operates as a team, serving our local communities and we have a fantastic staff team that is supportive, dedicated and highly skilled.

We welcome visits from prospective candidates - come and meet us and see what Brinsworth Academy can offer.

As a member of the New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT), which comprises three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools, and three Primary Schools, we can offer a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service.

Why work for us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 9am, 19th May 2025.

Interview date: 22nd May 2025.

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.